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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,074.47 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,074.47 and 429.30 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,074.47 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,074.47 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,074.47 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 461,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,269.97/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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